Customer Reviews

Heroes of the Negro Leagues (with free DVD: Only the Ball Was White)

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This book preserves an important aspect in the history of baseball and in African American history, and it does so in a riveting way. A sincere and fascinating tribute -- and a handsome one, to boot.

If you have any interest in baseball, you'll definitely want to have this book! Created by very talented men, this is a book to keep.

I purchased this book for a young boy age 13 and I also have one myself. This book and DVD is an excellent, fun history lesson for a child or pre-teen to reference at his or her leasure. It's an easy read and a great reference for people of all ages who want to know more about the Negro Baseball Leagues! A must have!

This beautiful volume is written by Jack Morelli and illustrated by Mark Chiarello (who, despite his passion for baseball, is probably more well known for his work painting a different sort of Batman...). It is based on the set of baseball cards that the two produced several years earlier.

The biographies are quick and interesting reads - and due to the context, a bit more dramatic than your conventional 'back of baseball card' material. And the art is fantastic - bittersweet and oddly nostalgic.

This book makes a terrific gift for anyone interested in art, baseball, history or any combination thereof.

I gave this book to my grandfather because he is a huge history fan. He really has enjoyed learning about the Negro League's great players. He has shared with me a lot of facts that I never knew! The dvd cliched it for him! Thanks so much for offering something that brought so much fun and enjoyment.

The book/dvd arrived on time and was in great shape. I purchased it for my grandfather for Christmas and he loves it!